Michel-Alexandre Cardin

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 is now open for early-career researchers interested in Strategic Engineering at Imperial College London . The opportunity is being promoted by Michel-Alexandre Cardin , Associate Professor in Engineering Systems Design, who is keen to support outstanding applicants. The fellowship is aimed at PhD holders and candidates who will have defended by the deadline. Research interests highlighted in the post include systems design , optimization , AI/ML , decision-making under uncertainty , real options , and engineering flexibility . The post specifically welcomes proposals related to defence and space systems , energy systems and infrastructure , transport , and other critical infrastructure . This is described as an ambitious, independent research project with international, interdisciplinary, and/or industry-facing mobility. Applicants should meet the MSCA eligibility and mobility rules. The application deadline mentioned is 9 September 2026 . Interested candidates are asked to email a CV , a short project concept , and a brief note on fit to m.cardin@imperial.ac.uk .

Imperial College London is still recruiting for 2 fully funded PhD studentships in the Dyson School of Design Engineering, starting in October 2026 . The projects are sponsored by EPSRC and Dstl and focus on space survivability , strategic engineering , AI/ML , autonomy , and resilient space systems. The first project, Enhancing Space Survivability through Strategic Engineering, Predictive Threat Systems Modelling and AI , aims to develop ML/AI predictive toolkits and a generative-AI simulation testbed for real-time threat forecasting and resilience optimisation. The second, Autonomous Strategic Resilient Architectures for Space System Survivability , focuses on designing and demonstrating autonomous, fractionated/swarm satellite architectures that can reconfigure and self-heal under attack or disruption. These studentships are especially relevant for candidates interested in aerospace engineering , systems engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , and related disciplines. The post highlights direct engagement with a defence and security R&D lab (Dstl), possible secondments, and potential industry collaborations. Eligibility is aimed at outstanding final-year engineering undergraduate (MEng) and Master's students, with a preference for applicants from Aerospace, Design, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related backgrounds. The post also states that British citizens only are eligible. No formal deadline is given in the post. Interested candidates are invited to share the post, contact the announcer by email at m.cardin@imperial.ac.uk , or reach out via LinkedIn direct message.